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Mayors and Poutini Ngāi Tahu reject mention of other iwi in new West Coast district plan
24 Feb, 2021 05:45 AM
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Milford Sound. Photo / Mike Scott
Local Democracy Reporter
Mayors and chairs working on a new district plan for the West Coast have rejected a suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu, over historic sites and wahi tapu.
Planners presented draft policies for Māori use zones and sites of significance to the monthly meeting of the Tai o Poutini Plan Committee in Hokitika yesterday.
The importance of those sections of the plan should not be underestimated, iwi representative Paul Madgwick said.
Mayors and chairs working on a new district plan for the West Coast have rejected a suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu, over historic sites and wahi tapu. Tino rangatiratanga rests with Poutini Ngāi Tahu, from Kahurangi Point right down to Piopiotahi, Milford Sound, iwi representative Paul Madgwick says.
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Planners presented draft policies for Māori use zones and sites of significance to the monthly meeting of the Tai o Poutini Plan Committee in Hokitika yesterday.
The importance of those sections of the plan should not be underestimated, iwi representative Paul Madgwick said.
Lois Williams/Local Democracy Reporter
The West Coast Regional Council, Ngāti Waewae, Ngāti Mahaki (Makaawhio) and Ngāi Tahu runanga last year signed off the Mana Whakahono a Rohe agreement, which will shape the way local government and Māori work together on the West Coast for years to come.
Mayors and chairs working on a new district plan for the West Coast have rejected a suggestion that councils should deal with iwi other than Poutini Ngāi Tahu over historic sites and wahi tapu. Planners presented draft policies for Māori-use zones and sites of significance to the monthly meeting of the Tai o Poutini Plan Committee in Hokitika on Tuesday.